News- On anniversary of arrests, Canadian MPs highlight Iran’s human rights violations
- Persecution intensifies as former Baha'i leaders mark anniversary behind bars
- Fifty years on, European Baha'i communities recall landmark elections
- Guam joins global condemnation of Iran's human rights abuses
- Panel examines the role of young people in social change
- Plans to build new Houses of Worship announced
- Christian dignitaries greet Baha'i community on historic anniversary
- World calls for unconditional release of Baha'i leaders and other Iranian prisoners of conscience
- U.S. Senate calls for release of religious prisoners in Iran
- Iran's seven Baha'i leaders: 10,000 days in prison
Category Archives: Pasadena
A meaningful connection
Esther Bradley-DeTally, a longtime Baha’i of Pasadena and an author and writing teacher by trade has been teaching writing at the Women’s Room, a refuge from life on the streets, and the Pasadena Weekly just published a front page story … Continue reading
Memorial Judge James F. Nelson, March 26, 2011
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The Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Programme – In their own words
The period between the ages of 12 to 14 represents a special time in the life of an individual, for it is during these years that he or she leaves childhood behind and undergoes profound change. The Pasadena Baha’i Community … Continue reading
Posted in Community Service, Core Activities, Pasadena, Religion
Tagged community development, empowerment, junior youth, service, social action
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Observing the Martyrdom of the Bab
On July 9, members of the Bahá’í Faith from all over the world commemorate the anniversary of the Martyrdom of the forerunner of Baha’u’llah who held the title of the Báb (“the gate” in Arabic). This is one of only … Continue reading
Posted in Community Service, Holidays, Holy Writings, Pasadena, Religion
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Speaking up for the Baha’is of Iran: April 12th, 2010
This blog has been following the situation of the unjustly imprisoned Baha’is in Iran for the past year. Latest news from Iranian government is that the trial of the 7 Baha’i leaders will be on Monday, April 12th, 2010. The … Continue reading
Posted in human rights, Media, Pasadena, Persecution of the Baha'is in Iran, Religion, Yaran
Tagged Baha'i, Bernard Melekian, Congressman, human rights, Iran, Judge Dorothy Nelson, Mayor Bill Bogaard, Pasadena, religious repression, Western Justice Center, Yaran
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A Day of Service: Saturday, February 20, 2010
This past Saturday a number of members of the Pasadena Baha’i community and their friends came out in the rain to serve the community at the 28th Annual Black History Parade and the Pasadena Marathon Health & Fitness Expo. Black … Continue reading
Posted in Community Service, Dorothea Bradley, General, Pasadena
Tagged African American, Al Cadena, Baha'i, Bill DeTally, Black History Parade, Chiara Thomas, Community Service, Esther Bradley DeTally, Jackie Robinson Park, Mattie McCrae, Neighborhood Connections, parcel tax, Pasadena, Pasadena City College, Pasadena Marathon, Pasadena Neighborhood Leadership Institute, Pasadena Unified School District, PCC, PNLI, PUSD, race unity, Racial Justice Committee, Renee Dixon, Scott Phelps, Ujima program, YWCA
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Dear Pasadena: please support the Baha’is of Iran on Wednesday, August, 12th 2009
Dear Friends and Neighbors, We’re writing you because seven of our dearly loved Baha’i brothers and sisters in Iran are in grave danger, and possibly face execution. They have been held in Tehran’s Evin prison for over a year with … Continue reading
